Incremental Value of Pulse Wave Velocity in the Determination of Coronary Microcirculatory Dysfunction in Never-treated Patients With Essential Hypertension

Abstract

Elevated LV diastolic compressive forces on coronary microcirculation and the presence of generalized vascular damage may explain the association between PWV and CFR. PWV has an incremental value in the determination of impaired coronary microcirculation in hypertensive patients.